Maritime Digital Solutions
Study programme title in Est.
Merenduse digitaliseerimine
Study programme title in Engl.
Maritime Digital Solutions
TalTech study programme code
VAMM23
MER study programme code
238642
Study programme version code
VAMM23/25
Faculty / college
V - Estonian Maritime Academy
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Anatoli Alop
Language of instruction
English
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
60
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
2 semesters
Study programme group
Transport Services
Broad area of study
Services
Study field
Transport services
Curriculum group
Transport services
Access conditions
Bachelor’s degree acquired on the basis of a 4-year nominal study program,
applied higher education or education of corresponding qualification (240 ECTS) or master’s degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech. Prerequisite module (60 ECTS) Show more...
applied higher education or education of corresponding qualification (240 ECTS) or master’s degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech. Prerequisite module (60 ECTS) Show more...
Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of this curriculum is to enable managers and top specialists
in the field of maritime and information technology to improve their knowledge and skills about the possibilities and trends of the digitization of the maritime sector. Graduates of the curriculum are ready to work in a digitizing environment, to plan sustainable and environmentally friendly strategies, can develop systems and processes based on data analysis, and manage a team in a changing, international environment. This curriculum aims to develop the skills of independent information gathering and analysis and problem setting in order to work in both private and public sector institutions or continue in doctoral studies Show more...
in the field of maritime and information technology to improve their knowledge and skills about the possibilities and trends of the digitization of the maritime sector. Graduates of the curriculum are ready to work in a digitizing environment, to plan sustainable and environmentally friendly strategies, can develop systems and processes based on data analysis, and manage a team in a changing, international environment. This curriculum aims to develop the skills of independent information gathering and analysis and problem setting in order to work in both private and public sector institutions or continue in doctoral studies Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
A graduate of the curriculum:
- has a systematic overview of the maritime field, its organizational principles, specificities and regulations of the field;
- reacts ethically in difficult situations, being aware of the role of the maritime sector in society;
- creates connections between IT and maritime fields and uses interdisciplinary methods and knowledge when analyzing, evaluating and solving problems, can assess possible consequences;
- applies and combines the possibilities of analysis and use of big data in the maritime field, interprets the results of the analysis;
- uses knowledge of maritime safety and security to provide recommendations in the development of software products for the maritime sector;
- recognizes and proposes sustainable application opportunities in maritime development activities;
- is able to present problems related to the profession orally and in writing in a foreign language important to his profession and to give reasoned assessments when discussing with specialists and non-specialists;
- is motivated to participate in research and development activities and to continue their studies in doctoral studies. Show more...
- has a systematic overview of the maritime field, its organizational principles, specificities and regulations of the field;
- reacts ethically in difficult situations, being aware of the role of the maritime sector in society;
- creates connections between IT and maritime fields and uses interdisciplinary methods and knowledge when analyzing, evaluating and solving problems, can assess possible consequences;
- applies and combines the possibilities of analysis and use of big data in the maritime field, interprets the results of the analysis;
- uses knowledge of maritime safety and security to provide recommendations in the development of software products for the maritime sector;
- recognizes and proposes sustainable application opportunities in maritime development activities;
- is able to present problems related to the profession orally and in writing in a foreign language important to his profession and to give reasoned assessments when discussing with specialists and non-specialists;
- is motivated to participate in research and development activities and to continue their studies in doctoral studies. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain cum laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,600, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
In order to obtain cum laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,600, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
12.0
Core studies
12.0
Special studies
18.0
Graduation thesis
18.0
Total
60.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Maritime Digital Solutions
- +MODULE: General Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- form an understanding of the nature of entrepreneurship and the basics of development;
- support students being both entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial salaried employees;
- through interdisciplinary study, enable the student to practically plan the entrepreneurial process in the maritime field based on the chosen idea;
- provide the student with basic knowledge of maritime transport cargo flows, shipping markets, shipping company strategies and the connection of ports with the maritime economy;
- make it possible to learn the Estonian language and understand Estonian culture, incl. the uniqueness of maritime culture. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- explains the nature and processes of business and the role of an entrepreneur in the maritime field,
as well as the most important aspects of the company's economic activity in different business environments;
- explains the need for planning, mapping and management of processes in the company in an argumentative manner;
- develops a business idea and assesses the associated risks in the maritime sector;
- collects information and prepares a market or competition analysis and presents the economic profitability of the company in the maritime sector;
- knows the uniqueness of the Estonian language and culture. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 6.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Core Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- expand the student's knowledge of the importance of scientific ethics and to develop the ability to analyze and write scientific texts;
- provide students with knowledge of scientific and applied research and their implementation;
- prepare students for conducting research as part of the thesis and to explain the requirements for the preparation and formalization of research work;
- introduce the main tools related to software development, to teach the basics of using Python;
- give an opportunity to get acquainted with data mining and network analysis and the method of environmental data processing. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- establishes research objectives or problems and knows different research methods;
- assesses self-presentation and presentation skills;
- knows how a computer stores information and executes a program, and has an idea of the problems and tools related to modern software development;
- knows the ethical and legal aspects of programming at a basic level;
- depending on the choice of elective studies, masters the basic concepts of data mining and poses related problems and uses appropriate methods to analyze environmental data. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 6.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Maritime Digital Solutions 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- provide programming experience and increase awareness of cyber security risks in the maritime field;
- provide knowledge about sustainability in the maritime sector;
- deepen students' understanding of the relationship between economic and environmental problems and to develop group work skills;
- provide knowledge and skills that can be applied in the implementation and development of digital solutions in maritime companies;
- create the prerequisites for continuing studies in doctoral studies with the specialization to maritime digital solutions. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- argues about the need for sustainability of the marine environment;
- participates in the process of developing computer systems to be recommended or used by ports, shipping companies or maritime public sector agencies;
- identifies development opportunities in companies in the maritime sector, analyzes the necessity of digital solutions financially and substantively;
-Independently proposes new digital solutions or adapts versions of functioning digital solutions in the maritime sector;
- engages companies to develop interdisciplinary cooperation in information technology and maritime fields;
- is ready to continue the in-depth study of the field in doctoral studies. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 12.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Graduation Thesis 18.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)AimsThe aim of this module is to teach how to carry out independent scientific research in the field of maritime,
in which a comprehensive problem is addressed and solved, and create opportunities to systematically use theoretical skills to analyze practical problems at the master's degree level. Show more...Learning outcomesThe student:
- independently identifies and formulates problems and/or research questions related to the studies;
- solves some problems related to the maritime digitalization based on theoretical knowledge and using research methodology;
- writes a thesis that meets the established requirements and defends it in a public defense. Show more... - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study